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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.59, 443.07 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.59, 443.07 and 187.41 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.59 : 443.07 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.59/443.07 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.59x = 443.07 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.59x = 83,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,035.75/295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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