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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 444.18 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 444.18 and 125.08 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 444.18 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/444.18 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 444.18 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 55,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558.03/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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