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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 441.36 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 441.36 and 131.86 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 441.36 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/441.36 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 441.36 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 58,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197.73/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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