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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 660.99 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 660.99 and 148.19 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 660.99 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/660.99 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 660.99 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 97,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,952.11/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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