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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 661.10 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 661.10 and 132.54 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 661.10 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/661.10 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 661.10 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 87,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,621.53/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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