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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.57 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.57 and 196.75 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.57 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.57 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.57 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 129,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,967.15/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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