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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 443.34 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 443.34 and 185.94 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 443.34 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/443.34 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 443.34 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 82,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,434.64/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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