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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 661.72 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 661.72 and 197.64 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 661.72 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/661.72 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 661.72 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 130,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,782.34/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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