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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 661.88 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 661.88 and 197.80 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 661.88 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/661.88 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 661.88 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 130,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,919.86/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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