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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 442.25 and 89.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 442.25 and 89.42 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 442.25 = 89.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/442.25 = 89.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 442.25 × 89.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 39,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,545.55/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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