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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.23, 442.43 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.23, 442.43 and 192.36 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.23 : 442.43 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.23/442.43 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.23x = 442.43 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.23x = 85,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,104.10/295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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