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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 441.45 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 441.45 and 131.94 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 441.45 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/441.45 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 441.45 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 58,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244.91/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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