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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 442.90 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 442.90 and 187.14 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 442.90 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/442.90 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 442.90 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 82,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,884.31/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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