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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 442.53 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 442.53 and 185.40 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 442.53 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/442.53 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 442.53 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 82,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,045.06/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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