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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 660.09 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 660.09 and 196.59 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 660.09 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/660.09 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 660.09 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 129,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,762.81/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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