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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.42, 443.97 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.42, 443.97 and 199.90 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.42 : 443.97 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.42/443.97 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.42x = 443.97 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.42x = 88,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,749.60/295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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