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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.54 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.54 and 197.28 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.54 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.54 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.54 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 130,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,311.33/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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