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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 441.08 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 441.08 and 131.80 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 441.08 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/441.08 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 441.08 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 58,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,134.34/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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