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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 442.87 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 442.87 and 132.94 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 442.87 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/442.87 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 442.87 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 58,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,875.36/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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