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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 440.91 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 440.91 and 131.81 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 440.91 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/440.91 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 440.91 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 58,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,116.35/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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