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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 663.26 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 663.26 and 198.54 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 663.26 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/663.26 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 663.26 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 131,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,683.64/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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