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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 442.14 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 442.14 and 132.45 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 442.14 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/442.14 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 442.14 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 58,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561.44/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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