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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 659.58 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 659.58 and 196.05 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 659.58 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/659.58 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 659.58 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 129,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,312.40/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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