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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 441.19 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 441.19 and 131.83 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 441.19 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/441.19 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 441.19 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 58,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,162.08/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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