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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 659.97 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 659.97 and 131.88 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 659.97 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/659.97 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 659.97 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 87,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,036.84/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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