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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 661.03 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 661.03 and 132.46 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 661.03 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/661.03 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 661.03 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 87,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,560.03/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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