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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 442.32 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 442.32 and 199.20 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 442.32 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/442.32 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 442.32 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 88,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,110.14/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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