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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 660.91 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 660.91 and 132.37 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 660.91 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/660.91 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 660.91 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 87,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,484.66/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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