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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 440.88 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 440.88 and 120.59 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 440.88 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/440.88 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 440.88 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 53,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164.72/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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