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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.40, 442.98 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.40, 442.98 and 133.06 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.40 : 442.98 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.40/442.98 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.40x = 442.98 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.40x = 58,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,942.92/295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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