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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 661.88 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 661.88 and 197.88 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 661.88 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/661.88 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 661.88 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 130,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,972.81/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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