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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 440.92 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 440.92 and 88.53 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 440.92 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/440.92 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 440.92 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 39,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034.65/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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