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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 441.83 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 441.83 and 132.20 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 441.83 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/441.83 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 441.83 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 58,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,409.93/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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