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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 660.37 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 660.37 and 132.02 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 660.37 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/660.37 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 660.37 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 87,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,182.05/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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