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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 442.45 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 442.45 and 89.55 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 442.45 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/442.45 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 442.45 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 39,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.40/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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