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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.49, 441.85 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.49, 441.85 and 140.49 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.49 : 441.85 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.49/441.85 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.49x = 441.85 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.49x = 62,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,073.30/294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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