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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 445.38 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 445.38 and 140.99 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 445.38 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/445.38 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 445.38 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 62,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795.74/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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