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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 442.99 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 442.99 and 132.89 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 442.99 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/442.99 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 442.99 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 58,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868.94/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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