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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 660.16 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 660.16 and 131.98 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 660.16 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/660.16 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 660.16 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 87,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,127.92/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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