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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 442.26 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 442.26 and 89.43 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 442.26 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/442.26 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 442.26 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 39,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551.31/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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