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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.37, 442.90 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.37, 442.90 and 122 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.37 : 442.90 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.37/442.90 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.37x = 442.90 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.37x = 54,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,033.80/295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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