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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.68 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.68 and 132.30 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.68 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.68 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.68 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 58,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,433.60/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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