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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.41 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.41 and 121.59 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.41 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.41 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.41 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 53,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,792.63/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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