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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 660.72 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 660.72 and 196.94 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 660.72 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/660.72 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 660.72 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 130,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,122.20/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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