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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 661.37 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 661.37 and 197.51 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 661.37 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/661.37 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 661.37 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 130,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,622.89/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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