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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 441 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 441 and 131.58 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 441 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/441 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 441 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 58,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026.78/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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