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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 659.75 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 659.75 and 193.06 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 659.75 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/659.75 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 659.75 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 127,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,368.04/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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