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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 442.95 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 442.95 and 78.87 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 442.95 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/442.95 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 442.95 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 34,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,935.47/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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