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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 443.12 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 443.12 and 141.40 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 443.12 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/443.12 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 443.12 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 62,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,657.17/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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