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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 660.13 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 660.13 and 147.58 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 660.13 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/660.13 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 660.13 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 97,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,419.97/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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