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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 441.70 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 441.70 and 89.12 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 441.70 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/441.70 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 441.70 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 39,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.30/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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