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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 444.83 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 444.83 and 142.46 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 444.83 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/444.83 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 444.83 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 63,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,367.55/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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