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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.61 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.61 and 141.08 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.61 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.61 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.61 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 62,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,440.50/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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