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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.32 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.32 and 123.84 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.32 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.32 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.32 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 54,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,776.91/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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