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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 442.32 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 442.32 and 140.72 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 442.32 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/442.32 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 442.32 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 62,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244.38/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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