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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 443.90 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 443.90 and 131.32 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 443.90 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/443.90 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 443.90 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 58,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,290.73/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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