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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.92 and 121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.92 and 121.15 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.92 = 121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.92 = 121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.92 × 121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 53,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538.00/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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