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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660 and 136 is: 204

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 89,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,760/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204

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