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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 660.77 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 660.77 and 132.35 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 660.77 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/660.77 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 660.77 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 87,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,450.18/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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