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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.47 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.47 and 78.56 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 442.47 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/442.47 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 442.47 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 34,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760.44/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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