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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 440.97 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 440.97 and 88.56 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 440.97 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/440.97 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 440.97 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 39,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052.30/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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