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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 442.17 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 442.17 and 89.44 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 442.17 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/442.17 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 442.17 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 39,546.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546.58/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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