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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 661 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 661 and 132.53 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 661 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/661 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 661 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 87,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,602.33/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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