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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 442.11 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 442.11 and 140.66 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 442.11 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/442.11 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 442.11 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 62,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187.62/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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