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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 445.09 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 445.09 and 142.55 is: 213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 445.09 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/445.09 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 445.09 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 63,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,447.58/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.87

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