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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 440.94 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 440.94 and 120.71 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 440.94 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/440.94 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 440.94 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 53,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227.27/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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