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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 661.31 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 661.31 and 197.37 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 661.31 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/661.31 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 661.31 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 130,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,523.62/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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