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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 661.20 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 661.20 and 197.32 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 661.20 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/661.20 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 661.20 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 130,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,467.98/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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