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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.59, 660.72 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.59, 660.72 and 132.38 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.59 : 660.72 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.59/660.72 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.59x = 660.72 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.59x = 87,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,466.11/440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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