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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.55, 441.95 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.55, 441.95 and 140.47 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.55 : 441.95 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.55/441.95 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.55x = 441.95 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.55x = 62,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081.12/294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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