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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 441.66 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 441.66 and 140.28 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 441.66 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/441.66 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 441.66 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 61,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954.93/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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