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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 441.27 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 441.27 and 140.19 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 441.27 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/441.27 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 441.27 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 61,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,861.64/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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