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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 441.50 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 441.50 and 132.13 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 441.50 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/441.50 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 441.50 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 58,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,336.03/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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