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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 444.14 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 444.14 and 158.93 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 444.14 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/444.14 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 444.14 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 70,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,584.15/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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