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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.95, 660.96 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.95, 660.96 and 193.94 is: 290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.95 : 660.96 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.95/660.96 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.95x = 660.96 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.95x = 128,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,187.27/440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.71

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