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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 661.05 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 661.05 and 132.48 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 661.05 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/661.05 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 661.05 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 87,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,575.90/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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