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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 444.25 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 444.25 and 191.95 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 444.25 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/444.25 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 444.25 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 85,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,273.79/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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