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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 443.39 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 443.39 and 119.93 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 443.39 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/443.39 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 443.39 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 53,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,176.11/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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