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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.61 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.61 and 121.13 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.61 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.61 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.61 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 53,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,493.47/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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