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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 441.84 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 441.84 and 89.13 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 441.84 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/441.84 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 441.84 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 39,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,381.20/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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