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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 442.53 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 442.53 and 132.72 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 442.53 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/442.53 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 442.53 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 58,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,732.58/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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