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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 442.73 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 442.73 and 130.77 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 442.73 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/442.73 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 442.73 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 57,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,895.15/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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