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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 442.41 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 442.41 and 132.81 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 442.41 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/442.41 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 442.41 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 58,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,756.47/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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