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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 442.73 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 442.73 and 141.38 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 442.73 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/442.73 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 442.73 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 62,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,592.97/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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