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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 442.41 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 442.41 and 89.50 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 442.41 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/442.41 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 442.41 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 39,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595.70/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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