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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 444.83 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 444.83 and 142.83 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 444.83 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/444.83 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 444.83 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 63,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534.35/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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