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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 440.80 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 440.80 and 120.66 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 440.80 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/440.80 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 440.80 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 53,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186.93/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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