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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 661.68 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 661.68 and 132.97 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 661.68 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/661.68 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 661.68 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 87,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,981.94/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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