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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.37, 443.15 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.37, 443.15 and 130.82 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.37 : 443.15 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.37/443.15 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.37x = 443.15 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.37x = 57,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,970.96/295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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