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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 443.40 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 443.40 and 193.18 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 443.40 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/443.40 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 443.40 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 85,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,656.01/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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