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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 443.03 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 443.03 and 141.21 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 443.03 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/443.03 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 443.03 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 62,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,558.05/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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