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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 442.45 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 442.45 and 140.80 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 442.45 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/442.45 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 442.45 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 62,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,296.96/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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