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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.51 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.51 and 132.13 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.51 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.51 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.51 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 87,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,275.17/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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