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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 444.50 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 444.50 and 142.50 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 444.50 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/444.50 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 444.50 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 63,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,341.25/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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