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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 661.28 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 661.28 and 132.71 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 661.28 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/661.28 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 661.28 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 87,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,754.50/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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