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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.09, 442.03 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.09, 442.03 and 140.55 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.09 : 442.03 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.09/442.03 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.09x = 442.03 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.09x = 62,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,125.57/295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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