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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 660.22 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 660.22 and 131.90 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 660.22 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/660.22 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 660.22 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 87,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,079.39/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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