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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 442.65 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 442.65 and 140.91 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 442.65 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/442.65 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 442.65 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 62,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376.22/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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