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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 441.46 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 441.46 and 140.15 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 441.46 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/441.46 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 441.46 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 61,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,871.37/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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