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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 661.28 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 661.28 and 128.60 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 661.28 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/661.28 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 661.28 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 85,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,040.61/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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