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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 661.50 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 661.50 and 197.30 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 661.50 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/661.50 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 661.50 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 130,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,515.60/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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