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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 442.95 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 442.95 and 141.33 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 442.95 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/442.95 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 442.95 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 62,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,602.12/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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