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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.88 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.88 and 131.65 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.88 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.88 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.88 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 58,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,041.85/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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