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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 442.75 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 442.75 and 133.37 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 442.75 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/442.75 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 442.75 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 59,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049.57/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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