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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 443.56 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 443.56 and 79.27 is: 118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 443.56 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/443.56 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 443.56 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 35,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,159.69/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.89

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