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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 442.18 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 442.18 and 138.70 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 442.18 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/442.18 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 442.18 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 61,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,330.37/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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