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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.99, 661.40 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.99, 661.40 and 128.57 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.99 : 661.40 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.99/661.40 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.99x = 661.40 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.99x = 85,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,037.79/440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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