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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.16 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.16 and 140.51 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.16 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.16 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.16 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 62,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,127.90/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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