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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 441.29 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 441.29 and 131.77 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 441.29 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/441.29 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 441.29 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 58,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,148.78/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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