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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 444.44 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 444.44 and 142.25 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 444.44 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/444.44 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 444.44 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 63,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223.06/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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