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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 442.82 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 442.82 and 89.79 is: 134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 442.82 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/442.82 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 442.82 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 39,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,760.81/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.69

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