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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.10, 661.58 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.10, 661.58 and 197.59 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.10 : 661.58 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.10/661.58 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.10x = 661.58 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.10x = 130,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,721.59/441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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