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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 660.25 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 660.25 and 196.63 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 660.25 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/660.25 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 660.25 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 129,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,824.96/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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