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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 444.76 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.65, 444.76 and 142.46 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.65 : 444.76 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.65/444.76 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.65x = 444.76 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.65x = 63,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,359.16/296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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