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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 443.54 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 443.54 and 131.36 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 443.54 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/443.54 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 443.54 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 58,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,260.54/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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