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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.79, 442.14 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.79, 442.14 and 78.39 is: 117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.79 : 442.14 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.79/442.14 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.79x = 442.14 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.79x = 34,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.14/294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.57

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