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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 660.97 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 660.97 and 193.90 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 660.97 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/660.97 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 660.97 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 128,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,161.11/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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