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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 442.77 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 442.77 and 141.19 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 442.77 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/442.77 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 442.77 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 62,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514.70/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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