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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.23, 442.90 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.23, 442.90 and 121.99 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.23 : 442.90 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.23/442.90 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.23x = 442.90 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.23x = 54,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029.25/295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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