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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 661.68 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 661.68 and 197.66 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 661.68 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/661.68 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 661.68 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 130,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,787.67/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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