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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 443.85 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 443.85 and 142.39 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 443.85 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/443.85 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 443.85 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 63,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,199.80/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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