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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 442.32 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 442.32 and 140.77 is: 211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 442.32 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/442.32 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 442.32 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 62,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,266.20/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.16

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