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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.49 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.49 and 140.97 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 442.49 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/442.49 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 442.49 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 62,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,377.11/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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