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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 441.24 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 441.24 and 131.66 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 441.24 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/441.24 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 441.24 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 58,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,091.45/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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