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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 442.68 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 442.68 and 192.79 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 442.68 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/442.68 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 442.68 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 85,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,342.69/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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