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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 443.32 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 443.32 and 131.06 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 443.32 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/443.32 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 443.32 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 58,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101.52/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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