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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 661.23 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 661.23 and 197.10 is: 295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 661.23 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/661.23 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 661.23 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 130,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,328.43/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.89

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