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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 441.22 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 441.22 and 131.70 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 441.22 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/441.22 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 441.22 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 58,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,108.67/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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