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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 661.35 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 661.35 and 197.43 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 661.35 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/661.35 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 661.35 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 130,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,570.33/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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