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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 659.85 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 659.85 and 196.89 is: 295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 659.85 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/659.85 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 659.85 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 129,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,917.87/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.14

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