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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 660.47 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 660.47 and 196.90 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 660.47 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/660.47 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 660.47 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 130,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,046.54/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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