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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 660.33 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 660.33 and 196.72 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 660.33 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/660.33 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 660.33 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 129,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,900.12/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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