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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 660.24 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 660.24 and 196.77 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 660.24 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/660.24 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 660.24 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 129,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,915.42/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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