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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 441.44 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 441.44 and 131.84 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 441.44 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/441.44 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 441.44 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 58,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,199.45/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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