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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 661.06 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 661.06 and 197.26 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 661.06 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/661.06 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 661.06 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 130,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400.70/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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