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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 441.79 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 441.79 and 121.19 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 441.79 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/441.79 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 441.79 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 53,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538.02/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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