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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.46 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.46 and 196.84 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.46 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.46 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.46 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 130,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,004.95/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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