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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 442.87 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 442.87 and 121.86 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 442.87 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/442.87 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 442.87 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 53,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967.83/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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