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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 442.15 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 442.15 and 140.71 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 442.15 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/442.15 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 442.15 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 62,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,214.93/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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