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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 660.74 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 660.74 and 132.35 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 660.74 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/660.74 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 660.74 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 87,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444.97/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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