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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 443.70 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 443.70 and 141.65 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 443.70 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/443.70 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 443.70 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 62,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850.46/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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