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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.52 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.52 and 142.78 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.52 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.52 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.52 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 63,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,611.35/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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