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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.09 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.09 and 140.79 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.09 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.09 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.09 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 62,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,241.85/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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