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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 443.20 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 443.20 and 187.20 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 443.20 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/443.20 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 443.20 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 82,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,967.04/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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