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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 442.38 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 442.38 and 99.91 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 442.38 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/442.38 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 442.38 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 44,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,197.31/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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