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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 444.54 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 444.54 and 142.15 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 444.54 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/444.54 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 444.54 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 63,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189.14/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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