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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 442.86 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 442.86 and 187.02 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 442.86 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/442.86 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 442.86 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 82,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,823.68/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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