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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.97, 442.50 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.97, 442.50 and 132.70 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.97 : 442.50 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.97/442.50 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.97x = 442.50 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.97x = 58,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719.75/294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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