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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 442.85 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 442.85 and 191.34 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 442.85 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/442.85 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 442.85 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 84,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,733.96/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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