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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 442.13 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 442.13 and 121.45 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 442.13 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/442.13 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 442.13 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 53,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,696.08/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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