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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 443.31 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 443.31 and 141.51 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 443.31 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/443.31 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 443.31 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 62,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,733.93/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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