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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 660.06 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 660.06 and 196.50 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 660.06 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/660.06 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 660.06 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 129,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,701.79/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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