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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 442.13 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 442.13 and 140.83 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 442.13 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/442.13 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 442.13 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 62,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,265.17/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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