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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 443.25 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 443.25 and 203.88 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 443.25 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/443.25 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 443.25 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 90,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,369.81/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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