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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 661.04 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 661.04 and 197.39 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 661.04 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/661.04 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 661.04 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 130,482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,482.69/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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