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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 442.40 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 442.40 and 78.50 is: 117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 442.40 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/442.40 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 442.40 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 34,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728.40/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.76

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