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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 443.91 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 443.91 and 141.66 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 443.91 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/443.91 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 443.91 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 62,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,884.29/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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