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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 443.87 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 443.87 and 142.01 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 443.87 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/443.87 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 443.87 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 63,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031.05/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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