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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 441.08 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 441.08 and 139.89 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 441.08 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/441.08 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 441.08 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 61,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702.68/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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