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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 442.90 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 442.90 and 89.84 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 442.90 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/442.90 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 442.90 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 39,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791.36/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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