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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 442.71 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 442.71 and 78.73 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 442.71 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/442.71 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 442.71 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 34,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.56/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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