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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 442.04 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 442.04 and 132.38 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 442.04 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/442.04 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 442.04 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 58,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,514.38/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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