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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 660.22 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 660.22 and 196.64 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 660.22 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/660.22 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 660.22 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 129,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,822.49/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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