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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 443.88 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 443.88 and 141.91 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 443.88 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/443.88 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 443.88 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 62,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,988.79/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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