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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 443.61 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 443.61 and 131.15 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 443.61 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/443.61 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 443.61 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 58,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179.24/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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