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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 660.23 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 660.23 and 196.59 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 660.23 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/660.23 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 660.23 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 129,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,797.95/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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