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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 660.93 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 660.93 and 148.21 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 660.93 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/660.93 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 660.93 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 97,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,953.13/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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