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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 442.79 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 442.79 and 132.74 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 442.79 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/442.79 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 442.79 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 58,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773.07/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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