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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 661.05 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 661.05 and 132.55 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 661.05 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/661.05 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 661.05 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 87,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,622.18/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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