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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 661.40 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 661.40 and 197.44 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 661.40 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/661.40 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 661.40 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 130,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,582.52/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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