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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 443.23 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 443.23 and 133.22 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 443.23 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/443.23 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 443.23 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 59,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044.55/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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