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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.76 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.76 and 187.56 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.76 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.76 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.76 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 83,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,231.63/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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