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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 443.03 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 443.03 and 187.22 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 443.03 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/443.03 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 443.03 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 82,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,944.08/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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