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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.45 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.45 and 89.49 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.45 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.45 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.45 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 39,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595.87/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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