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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 443.71 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 443.71 and 122.53 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 443.71 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/443.71 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 443.71 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 54,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,367.79/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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