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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.51, 443.73 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.51, 443.73 and 193.04 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.51 : 443.73 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.51/443.73 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.51x = 443.73 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.51x = 85,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657.64/295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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