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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.73, 442.23 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.73, 442.23 and 132.46 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.73 : 442.23 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.73/442.23 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.73x = 442.23 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.73x = 58,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,577.79/294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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