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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 442.17 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 442.17 and 140.69 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 442.17 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/442.17 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 442.17 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 62,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210.00/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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