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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 441.21 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 441.21 and 140.17 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 441.21 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/441.21 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 441.21 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 61,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,844.41/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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