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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 443.59 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 443.59 and 141.79 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 443.59 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/443.59 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 443.59 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 62,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,896.63/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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