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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 443.75 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 443.75 and 122.44 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 443.75 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/443.75 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 443.75 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 54,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,332.75/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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