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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 445.02 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 445.02 and 142.54 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 445.02 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/445.02 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 445.02 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 63,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,433.15/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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