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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 442.80 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 442.80 and 192.68 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 442.80 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/442.80 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 442.80 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 85,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318.70/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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