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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.38, 660.53 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.38, 660.53 and 132.23 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.38 : 660.53 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.38/660.53 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.38x = 660.53 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.38x = 87,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341.88/440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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