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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 661.29 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 661.29 and 197.76 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 661.29 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/661.29 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 661.29 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 130,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,776.71/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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