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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 442.19 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 442.19 and 112.20 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 442.19 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/442.19 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 442.19 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 49,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,613.72/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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