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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 441.92 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 441.92 and 78.19 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 441.92 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/441.92 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 441.92 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 34,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.82/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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