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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 661.33 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 661.33 and 197.54 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 661.33 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/661.33 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 661.33 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 130,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,638.55/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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