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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 661.30 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 661.30 and 197.33 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 661.30 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/661.30 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 661.30 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 130,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,490.53/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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