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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 441.75 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 441.75 and 132.17 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 441.75 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/441.75 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 441.75 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 58,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386.10/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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