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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.75, 442.34 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.75, 442.34 and 140.81 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 442.34 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/442.34 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 442.34 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 62,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283.51/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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