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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 441.14 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 441.14 and 131.98 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 441.14 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/441.14 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 441.14 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 58,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,221.66/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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