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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 442.94 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 442.94 and 141.10 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 442.94 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/442.94 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 442.94 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 62,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,499.76/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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