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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 442.52 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 442.52 and 192.71 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 442.52 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/442.52 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 442.52 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 85,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,276.30/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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