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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 442.58 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 442.58 and 132.60 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 442.58 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/442.58 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 442.58 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 58,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685.45/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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