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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 442 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 442 and 121.19 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 442 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/442 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 442 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 53,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,565.98/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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