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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 441.71 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 441.71 and 140.54 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 441.71 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/441.71 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 441.71 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 62,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,077.92/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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