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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 659.94 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 659.94 and 196.58 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 659.94 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/659.94 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 659.94 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 129,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,731.01/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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