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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.40 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.40 and 140.94 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.40 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.40 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.40 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 62,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351.15/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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