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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 441.56 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 441.56 and 140.28 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 441.56 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/441.56 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 441.56 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 61,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942.04/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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