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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.54 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.54 and 141.27 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.54 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.54 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.54 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 62,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517.63/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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