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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.87, 661.08 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.87, 661.08 and 148.27 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.87 : 661.08 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.87/661.08 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.87x = 661.08 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.87x = 98,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,018.33/440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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