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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 441.37 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 441.37 and 140.29 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 441.37 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/441.37 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 441.37 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 61,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,919.45/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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