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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 443.96 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 443.96 and 144.08 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 443.96 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/443.96 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 443.96 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 63,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965.76/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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