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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 442.46 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 442.46 and 187.04 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 442.46 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/442.46 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 442.46 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 82,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,757.72/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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