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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.80 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.80 and 141.29 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.80 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.80 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.80 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 62,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,561.00/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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