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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 443.16 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 443.16 and 133.31 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 443.16 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/443.16 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 443.16 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 59,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077.66/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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