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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 441.87 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 441.87 and 132.27 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 441.87 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/441.87 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 441.87 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 58,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446.14/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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