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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 440.91 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 440.91 and 132.08 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 440.91 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/440.91 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 440.91 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 58,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,233.19/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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