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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 442.58 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 442.58 and 192.51 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 442.58 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/442.58 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 442.58 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 85,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,200.11/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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