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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.37, 443.04 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.37, 443.04 and 130.80 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.37 : 443.04 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.37/443.04 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.37x = 443.04 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.37x = 57,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,949.63/295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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