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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 442.73 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 442.73 and 187.63 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 442.73 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/442.73 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 442.73 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 83,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,068.79/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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