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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 440.89 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 440.89 and 147.76 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 440.89 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/440.89 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 440.89 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 65,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,144.43/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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