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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 441.42 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 441.42 and 131.90 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 441.42 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/441.42 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 441.42 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 58,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220.60/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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