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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 443.08 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 443.08 and 192.50 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 443.08 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/443.08 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 443.08 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 85,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,292.90/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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