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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 442.26 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 442.26 and 141.32 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 442.26 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/442.26 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 442.26 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 62,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,501.30/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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