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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 443.40 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 443.40 and 192.70 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 443.40 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/443.40 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 443.40 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 85,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,444.80/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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