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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 442.36 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 442.36 and 99.88 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 442.36 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/442.36 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 442.36 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 44,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,184.42/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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