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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 660.56 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 660.56 and 132.15 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 660.56 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/660.56 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 660.56 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 87,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,293.00/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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