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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 441.53 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 441.53 and 140.12 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 441.53 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/441.53 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 441.53 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 61,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,867.30/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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