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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.23, 440.98 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.23, 440.98 and 131.74 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.23 : 440.98 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.23/440.98 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.23x = 440.98 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.23x = 58,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,094.71/294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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