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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 660.81 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 660.81 and 197.10 is: 295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 660.81 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/660.81 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 660.81 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 130,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,245.65/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.54

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