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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 443.49 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 443.49 and 131.21 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 443.49 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/443.49 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 443.49 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 58,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,188.11/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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