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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 442.38 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 442.38 and 140.93 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 442.38 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/442.38 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 442.38 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 62,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,342.40/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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