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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 441.84 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 441.84 and 140.46 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 441.84 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/441.84 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 441.84 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 62,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060.85/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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