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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 660.38 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 660.38 and 136.26 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 660.38 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/660.38 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 660.38 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 89,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,983.38/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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