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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 442.81 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 442.81 and 208.72 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 442.81 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/442.81 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 442.81 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 92,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,420.05/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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