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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 442.14 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 442.14 and 130.34 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 442.14 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/442.14 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 442.14 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 57,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628.53/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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