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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 444.81 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 444.81 and 142.51 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 444.81 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/444.81 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 444.81 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 63,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389.87/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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