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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 660.48 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 660.48 and 197.52 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 660.48 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/660.48 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 660.48 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 130,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,458.01/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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