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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 443.84 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 443.84 and 141.81 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 443.84 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/443.84 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 443.84 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 62,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,940.24/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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