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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 442.88 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 442.88 and 187.13 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 442.88 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/442.88 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 442.88 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 82,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,874.39/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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