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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 441.12 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 441.12 and 140.28 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 441.12 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/441.12 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 441.12 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 61,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,880.31/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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