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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 661.23 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 661.23 and 132.69 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 661.23 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/661.23 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 661.23 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 87,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,741.09/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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