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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.82, 443.60 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.82, 443.60 and 141.71 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.82 : 443.60 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.82/443.60 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.82x = 443.60 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.82x = 62,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,861.80/295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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