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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 442.65 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 442.65 and 203.91 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 442.65 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/442.65 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 442.65 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 90,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,260.76/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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