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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 660.91 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 660.91 and 132.50 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 660.91 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/660.91 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 660.91 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 87,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570.58/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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