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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 441.87 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 441.87 and 141.05 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 441.87 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/441.87 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 441.87 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 62,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,323.55/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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