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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.63, 441.87 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.63, 441.87 and 89.15 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.63 : 441.87 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.63/441.87 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.63x = 441.87 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.63x = 39,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392.71/294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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