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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 444.54 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 444.54 and 142.52 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 444.54 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/444.54 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 444.54 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 63,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,355.84/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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