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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 442.41 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 442.41 and 89.55 is: 134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 442.41 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/442.41 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 442.41 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 39,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617.82/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.28

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