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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 442.38 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 442.38 and 141.04 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 442.38 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/442.38 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 442.38 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 62,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393.28/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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