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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 442.99 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 442.99 and 130.95 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 442.99 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/442.99 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 442.99 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 58,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011.37/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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