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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.47, 441.22 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.47, 441.22 and 140.37 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.47 : 441.22 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.47/441.22 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.47x = 441.22 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.47x = 61,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,934.05/294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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