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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.59, 443.22 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.59, 443.22 and 141.39 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.59 : 443.22 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.59/443.22 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.59x = 443.22 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.59x = 62,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,666.88/295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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