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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 660.07 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 660.07 and 196.48 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 660.07 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/660.07 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 660.07 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 129,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,690.55/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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