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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.77, 441.81 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.77, 441.81 and 130.07 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.77 : 441.81 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.77/441.81 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.77x = 441.81 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.77x = 57,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,467.33/294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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