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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 660.72 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 660.72 and 132.29 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 660.72 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/660.72 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 660.72 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 87,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,406.65/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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