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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.15 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.15 and 141.91 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.15 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.15 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.15 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 63,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,029.33/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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