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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.80, 442.68 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.80, 442.68 and 203.88 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.80 : 442.68 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.80/442.68 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.80x = 442.68 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.80x = 90,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,253.60/295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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