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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 443.26 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 443.26 and 122.32 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 443.26 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/443.26 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 443.26 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 54,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,219.56/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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