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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 441.47 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 441.47 and 140.38 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 441.47 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/441.47 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 441.47 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 61,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972.81/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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