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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 441.92 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 441.92 and 89.12 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 441.92 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/441.92 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 441.92 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 39,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,384.74/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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