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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 441.32 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 441.32 and 96.52 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 441.32 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/441.32 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 441.32 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 42,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.72/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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