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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 444.30 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 444.30 and 125 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 444.30 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/444.30 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 444.30 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 55,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,537.50/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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