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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661 and 197.20 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 130,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,349.20/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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