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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.93 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.93 and 78.86 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.93 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.93 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.93 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 34,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,929.46/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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