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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 660.49 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 660.49 and 147.91 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 660.49 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/660.49 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 660.49 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 97,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,692.34/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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