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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 443.78 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 443.78 and 79.43 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 443.78 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/443.78 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 443.78 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 35,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,246.83/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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