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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 442.74 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 442.74 and 186.92 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 442.74 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/442.74 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 442.74 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 82,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,756.96/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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