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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 444.96 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 444.96 and 142.47 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 444.96 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/444.96 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 444.96 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 63,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,394.55/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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