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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 441.95 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 441.95 and 132.26 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 441.95 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/441.95 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 441.95 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 58,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452.31/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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