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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.48, 442.54 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.48, 442.54 and 141.51 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.48 : 442.54 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.48/442.54 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.48x = 442.54 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.48x = 62,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624.59/295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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