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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 441.96 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 441.96 and 140.66 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 441.96 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/441.96 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 441.96 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 62,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.09/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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