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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.31, 442.60 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.31, 442.60 and 121.93 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 442.60 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/442.60 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 442.60 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 53,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,964.81/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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