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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 443.64 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 443.64 and 192.64 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 443.64 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/443.64 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 443.64 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 85,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,462.81/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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