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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.38 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.38 and 89.54 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.38 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.38 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.38 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 39,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,609.98/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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