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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 662.96 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 662.96 and 195.41 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 662.96 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/662.96 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 662.96 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 129,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,546.19/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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