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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.37, 660.08 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.37, 660.08 and 196.56 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.37 : 660.08 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.37/660.08 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.37x = 660.08 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.37x = 129,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,745.82/440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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