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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 660.90 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 660.90 and 132.36 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 660.90 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/660.90 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 660.90 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 87,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,476.72/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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