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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 441.54 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 441.54 and 131.94 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 441.54 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/441.54 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 441.54 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 58,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,256.79/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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