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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 442.98 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 442.98 and 141.14 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 442.98 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/442.98 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 442.98 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 62,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523.30/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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