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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 441.41 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 441.41 and 140.21 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 441.41 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/441.41 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 441.41 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 61,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,890.10/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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