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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 442.63 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 442.63 and 141.02 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 442.63 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/442.63 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 442.63 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 62,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,419.68/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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