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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 443.34 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 443.34 and 187.02 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 443.34 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/443.34 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 443.34 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 82,913.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,913.45/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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