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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 442.46 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 442.46 and 192.38 is: 288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 442.46 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/442.46 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 442.46 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 85,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,118.72/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.30

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