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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 443.82 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 443.82 and 141.82 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 443.82 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/443.82 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 443.82 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 62,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942.55/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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