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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.61, 442.62 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.61, 442.62 and 203.90 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.61 : 442.62 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.61/442.62 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.61x = 442.62 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.61x = 90,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,248.00/295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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