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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 441.63 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 441.63 and 140.40 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 441.63 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/441.63 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 441.63 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 62,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,004.85/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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