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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 442.74 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 442.74 and 141.26 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 442.74 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/442.74 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 442.74 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 62,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539.24/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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