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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 442.26 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 442.26 and 112.19 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 442.26 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/442.26 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 442.26 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 49,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614.94/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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