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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.46, 442.85 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.46, 442.85 and 141.26 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.46 : 442.85 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.46/442.85 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.46x = 442.85 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.46x = 62,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556.99/295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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