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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 445.05 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 445.05 and 142.67 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 445.05 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/445.05 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 445.05 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 63,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496.40/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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