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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.26 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.26 and 132.48 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.26 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.26 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.26 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 58,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,590.60/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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