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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 661.52 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 661.52 and 132.86 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 661.52 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/661.52 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 661.52 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 87,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,889.55/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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