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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 441.87 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 441.87 and 140.70 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 441.87 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/441.87 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 441.87 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 62,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,171.11/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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