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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.51, 443.35 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.51, 443.35 and 141.44 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.51 : 443.35 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.51/443.35 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.51x = 443.35 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.51x = 62,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,704.50/295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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