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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 442.37 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 442.37 and 197.78 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 442.37 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/442.37 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 442.37 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 87,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,489.11/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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