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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 442.74 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 442.74 and 192.48 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 442.74 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/442.74 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 442.74 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 85,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,218.60/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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