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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 441.60 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 441.60 and 132.09 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 441.60 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/441.60 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 441.60 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 58,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330.94/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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