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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.15, 660.22 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.15, 660.22 and 132.01 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.15 : 660.22 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.15/660.22 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.15x = 660.22 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.15x = 87,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,153.66/440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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