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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 660.23 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 660.23 and 131.94 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 660.23 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/660.23 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 660.23 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 87,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,110.09/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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