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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 660.19 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 660.19 and 196.65 is: 295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 660.19 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/660.19 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 660.19 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 129,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,825.87/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.02

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