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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 660.83 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 660.83 and 148.04 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 660.83 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/660.83 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 660.83 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 97,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,826.62/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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