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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 443.79 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 443.79 and 141.93 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 443.79 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/443.79 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 443.79 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 62,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987.11/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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