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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 442.34 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 442.34 and 121.42 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 442.34 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/442.34 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 442.34 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 53,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,708.92/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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