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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 660.69 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 660.69 and 196.93 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 660.69 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/660.69 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 660.69 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 130,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,109.68/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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