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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.66, 662.06 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.66, 662.06 and 198.12 is: 296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.66 : 662.06 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.66/662.06 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.66x = 662.06 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.66x = 131,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,167.33/441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.99

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