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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 659.93 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 659.93 and 131.81 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 659.93 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/659.93 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 659.93 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 86,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,983.64/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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