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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 442.41 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 442.41 and 186.60 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 442.41 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/442.41 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 442.41 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 82,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,553.71/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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