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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 441.38 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 441.38 and 140.09 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 441.38 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/441.38 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 441.38 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 61,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,832.92/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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