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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 442.13 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 442.13 and 99.77 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 442.13 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/442.13 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 442.13 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 44,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108.60/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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