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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.29, 660.43 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.29, 660.43 and 132.13 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.29 : 660.43 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.29/660.43 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.29x = 660.43 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.29x = 87,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,260.63/440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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