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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 441.63 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 441.63 and 132.15 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 441.63 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/441.63 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 441.63 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 58,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361.40/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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