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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 441.89 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 441.89 and 132.22 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 441.89 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/441.89 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 441.89 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 58,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423.83/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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