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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.67, 443.59 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.67, 443.59 and 141.55 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.67 : 443.59 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.67/443.59 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.67x = 443.59 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.67x = 62,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,788.70/295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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