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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.61, 441.91 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.61, 441.91 and 99.58 is: 149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.61 : 441.91 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.61/441.91 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.61x = 441.91 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.61x = 44,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.69/294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.36

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