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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 443.97 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 443.97 and 122.66 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 443.97 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/443.97 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 443.97 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 54,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,455.14/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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