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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.74, 442.05 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.74, 442.05 and 132.39 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.74 : 442.05 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.74/442.05 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.74x = 442.05 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.74x = 58,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,523.00/294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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