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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 441.84 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 441.84 and 99.61 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 441.84 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/441.84 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 441.84 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 44,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011.68/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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