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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 441.90 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 441.90 and 121.18 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 441.90 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/441.90 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 441.90 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 53,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,550.24/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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