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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 443.64 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 443.64 and 141.84 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 443.64 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/443.64 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 443.64 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 62,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,925.90/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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