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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 660.28 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 660.28 and 131.95 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 660.28 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/660.28 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 660.28 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 87,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,123.95/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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