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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 441.60 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 441.60 and 140.22 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 441.60 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/441.60 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 441.60 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 61,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,921.15/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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