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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.91 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.91 and 99.67 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.91 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.91 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.91 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 44,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045.17/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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