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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.86 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.86 and 197.04 is: 295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.86 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.86 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.86 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 130,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,215.85/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.60

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