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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 442.53 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 442.53 and 140.94 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 442.53 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/442.53 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 442.53 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 62,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,370.18/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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