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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 441.86 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 441.86 and 121.19 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 441.86 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/441.86 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 441.86 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 53,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546.20/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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