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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 442.44 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 442.44 and 141.45 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 442.44 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/442.44 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 442.44 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 62,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583.67/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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