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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 660.15 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 660.15 and 131.87 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 660.15 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/660.15 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 660.15 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 87,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,053.32/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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