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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 442.76 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 442.76 and 190.95 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 442.76 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/442.76 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 442.76 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 84,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,542.96/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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