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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 443.79 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 443.79 and 187.31 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 443.79 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/443.79 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 443.79 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 83,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,127.41/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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