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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.89 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.89 and 132.43 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.89 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.89 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.89 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 87,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,521.66/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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