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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 445.45 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 445.45 and 142.96 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 445.45 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/445.45 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 445.45 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 63,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681.53/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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