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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.56 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.56 and 140.24 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.56 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.56 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.56 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 61,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,922.52/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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