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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 443.73 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 443.73 and 141.83 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 443.73 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/443.73 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 443.73 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 62,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,932.01/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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