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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 441.54 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 441.54 and 132.01 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 441.54 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/441.54 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 441.54 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 58,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,286.59/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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