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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 444.95 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 444.95 and 142.53 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 444.95 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/444.95 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 444.95 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 63,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,418.72/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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