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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 444 and 144 is: 216

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 444 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/444 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 444 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 63,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,936/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216

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