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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.23, 442.83 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.23, 442.83 and 121.92 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.23 : 442.83 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.23/442.83 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.23x = 442.83 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.23x = 53,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,989.83/295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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