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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 442.70 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 442.70 and 132.76 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 442.70 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/442.70 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 442.70 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 58,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,772.85/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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