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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 442.60 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 442.60 and 89.62 is: 134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 442.60 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/442.60 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 442.60 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 39,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,663.60/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.44

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