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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.11, 661.86 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.11, 661.86 and 197.48 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.11 : 661.86 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.11/661.86 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.11x = 661.86 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.11x = 130,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,705.77/441.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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