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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.16 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.16 and 196.70 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.16 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.16 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.16 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 129,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,853.47/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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