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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 442.06 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 442.06 and 99.69 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 442.06 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/442.06 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 442.06 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 44,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,068.96/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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