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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 443.04 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 443.04 and 141.38 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 443.04 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/443.04 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 443.04 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 62,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,637.00/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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