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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 661.80 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 661.80 and 132.97 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 661.80 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/661.80 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 661.80 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 87,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,999.55/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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