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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.29 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.29 and 140.97 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.29 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.29 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.29 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 62,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351.81/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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