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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 444.72 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 444.72 and 142.64 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 444.72 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/444.72 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 444.72 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 63,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,432.64/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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