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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 441.61 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 441.61 and 132.21 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 441.61 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/441.61 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 441.61 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 58,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,384.93/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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