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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 443.07 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 443.07 and 124.39 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 443.07 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/443.07 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 443.07 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 55,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,113.48/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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