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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 443.18 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 443.18 and 192.86 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 443.18 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/443.18 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 443.18 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 85,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,469.96/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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