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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 440.92 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 440.92 and 131.80 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 440.92 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/440.92 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 440.92 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 58,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,113.26/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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