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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.49, 441.64 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.49, 441.64 and 132.29 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.49 : 441.64 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.49/441.64 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.49x = 441.64 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.49x = 58,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,424.56/294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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