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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 441.32 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 441.32 and 140.12 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 441.32 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/441.32 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 441.32 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 61,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,837.76/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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