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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 442.14 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 442.14 and 140.64 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 442.14 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/442.14 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 442.14 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 62,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182.57/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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