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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.74, 442.14 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.74, 442.14 and 89.30 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.74 : 442.14 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.74/442.14 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.74x = 442.14 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.74x = 39,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483.10/294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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