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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 440.92 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 440.92 and 139.98 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 440.92 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/440.92 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 440.92 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 61,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,719.98/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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