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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 444.64 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 444.64 and 142.10 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 444.64 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/444.64 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 444.64 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 63,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,185.20/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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