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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 443.88 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 443.88 and 198.18 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 443.88 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/443.88 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 443.88 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 87,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,968.14/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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