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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 443.01 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 443.01 and 187 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 443.01 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/443.01 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 443.01 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 82,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,842.87/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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