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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 661.14 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 661.14 and 197.28 is: 295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 661.14 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/661.14 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 661.14 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 130,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,429.70/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.97

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