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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 441.52 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 441.52 and 132.08 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 441.52 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/441.52 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 441.52 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 58,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,315.96/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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