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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.03, 661.70 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.03, 661.70 and 197.73 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.03 : 661.70 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.03/661.70 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.03x = 661.70 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.03x = 130,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,837.94/441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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