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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.49 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.49 and 132.10 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.49 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.49 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.49 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 87,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,250.73/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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