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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 445.14 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 445.14 and 142.64 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 445.14 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/445.14 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 445.14 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 63,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,494.77/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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