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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.70, 443.48 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.70, 443.48 and 131.08 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.70 : 443.48 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.70/443.48 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.70x = 443.48 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.70x = 58,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,132.24/295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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