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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.42 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.42 and 132.58 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.42 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.42 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.42 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 58,656.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,656.04/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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