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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 442.03 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 442.03 and 140.41 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 442.03 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/442.03 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 442.03 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 62,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,065.43/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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