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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.54 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.54 and 132.53 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.54 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.54 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.54 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 58,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,649.83/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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