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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 442.53 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 442.53 and 192.42 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 442.53 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/442.53 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 442.53 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 85,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151.62/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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