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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.14, 660.24 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.14, 660.24 and 131.97 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.14 : 660.24 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.14/660.24 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.14x = 660.24 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.14x = 87,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,130.22/440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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