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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 443.62 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 443.62 and 139.64 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 443.62 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/443.62 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 443.62 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 61,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,947.10/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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