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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.56 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.56 and 193.11 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.56 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.56 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.56 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 85,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,655.87/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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