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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.80 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.80 and 111.40 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.80 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.80 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.80 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 49,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,105.12/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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