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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 442.80 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 442.80 and 193.04 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 442.80 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/442.80 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 442.80 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 85,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,478.11/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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