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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.96 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.96 and 193.17 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.96 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.96 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.96 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 127,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,482.99/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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