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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.73, 442.14 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.73, 442.14 and 132.52 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.73 : 442.14 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.73/442.14 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.73x = 442.14 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.73x = 58,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592.39/294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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