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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 661.20 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 661.20 and 132.61 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 661.20 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/661.20 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 661.20 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 87,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,681.73/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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