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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 660.52 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 660.52 and 196.82 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 660.52 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/660.52 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 660.52 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 130,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,003.55/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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