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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 442.75 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 442.75 and 130.70 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 442.75 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/442.75 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 442.75 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 57,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,867.43/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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