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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 660.10 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 660.10 and 196.54 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 660.10 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/660.10 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 660.10 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 129,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,736.05/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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