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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.75, 443.72 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.75, 443.72 and 141.66 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.75 : 443.72 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.75/443.72 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.75x = 443.72 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.75x = 62,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,857.38/295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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