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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.91 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.91 and 132.83 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.91 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.91 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.91 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 58,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831.74/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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