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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 442.94 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 442.94 and 133.02 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 442.94 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/442.94 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 442.94 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 58,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,919.21/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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