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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 659.64 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 659.64 and 196.40 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 659.64 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/659.64 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 659.64 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 129,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,553.30/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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