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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 441.96 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 441.96 and 197.83 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 441.96 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/441.96 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 441.96 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 87,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,430.27/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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