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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 441.82 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 441.82 and 132.68 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 441.82 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/441.82 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 441.82 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 58,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,620.68/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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