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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 442.94 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 442.94 and 203.94 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 442.94 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/442.94 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 442.94 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 90,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,332.16/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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