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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 660.98 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 660.98 and 132.59 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 660.98 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/660.98 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 660.98 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 87,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,635.37/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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