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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 441.86 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 441.86 and 132.20 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 441.86 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/441.86 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 441.86 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 58,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,413.89/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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