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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.63 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.63 and 196.61 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.63 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.63 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.63 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 129,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,883.16/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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