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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 443.15 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 443.15 and 141.37 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 443.15 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/443.15 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 443.15 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 62,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,646.83/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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