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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 441.98 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 441.98 and 99.66 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 441.98 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/441.98 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 441.98 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 44,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047.73/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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