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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 440.97 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 440.97 and 120.85 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 440.97 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/440.97 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 440.97 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 53,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291.22/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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