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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 443.73 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 443.73 and 141.99 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 443.73 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/443.73 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 443.73 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 63,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,005.22/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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