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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 442.14 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 442.14 and 140.60 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 442.14 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/442.14 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 442.14 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 62,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164.88/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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