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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.97 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.97 and 76.63 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.97 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.97 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.97 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 34,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021.42/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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