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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 441.38 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 441.38 and 131.81 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 441.38 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/441.38 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 441.38 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 58,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,176.42/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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