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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 442.75 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 442.75 and 192.54 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 442.75 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/442.75 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 442.75 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 85,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,247.09/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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