Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 441 and 99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294, 441 and 99 is: 148.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294 : 441 = 99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294/441 = 99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294x = 441 × 99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294x = 43,659 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,659/294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148.50
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