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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 441.32 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 441.32 and 99.16 is: 148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 441.32 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/441.32 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 441.32 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 43,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,761.29/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.78

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