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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.81, 443.78 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.81, 443.78 and 90.43 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.81 : 443.78 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.81/443.78 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.81x = 443.78 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.81x = 40,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131.03/295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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