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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 444.68 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 444.68 and 142.35 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 444.68 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/444.68 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 444.68 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 63,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,299.49/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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