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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 661.45 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 661.45 and 197.44 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 661.45 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/661.45 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 661.45 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 130,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,597.60/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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