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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 443.82 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 443.82 and 124.84 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 443.82 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/443.82 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 443.82 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 55,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406.49/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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