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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.93 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.93 and 89.86 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.93 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.93 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.93 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 39,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.36/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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