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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 441.63 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 441.63 and 140.30 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 441.63 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/441.63 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 441.63 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 61,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959.99/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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