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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 441.86 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 441.86 and 140.56 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 441.86 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/441.86 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 441.86 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 62,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,106.96/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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