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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.31, 442.90 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.31, 442.90 and 193.31 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 442.90 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/442.90 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 442.90 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 85,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,617.00/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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