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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 659.61 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 659.61 and 196.38 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 659.61 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/659.61 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 659.61 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 129,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,534.21/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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