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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.37, 660.44 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.37, 660.44 and 132.16 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.37 : 660.44 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.37/660.44 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.37x = 660.44 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.37x = 87,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,280.28/440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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