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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.47, 441.82 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.47, 441.82 and 132.12 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.47 : 441.82 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.47/441.82 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.47x = 441.82 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.47x = 58,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,373.42/294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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