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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 442.88 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 442.88 and 132.82 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 442.88 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/442.88 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 442.88 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 58,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,824.54/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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