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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 442.76 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 442.76 and 121.79 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 442.76 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/442.76 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 442.76 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 53,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923.74/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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