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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.84 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.84 and 79.50 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.84 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.84 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.84 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 35,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286.55/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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