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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 661.83 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 661.83 and 197.72 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 661.83 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/661.83 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 661.83 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 130,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,857.03/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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