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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 442.46 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 442.46 and 192.58 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 442.46 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/442.46 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 442.46 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 85,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,208.32/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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