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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 663.12 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 663.12 and 198.63 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 663.12 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/663.12 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 663.12 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 131,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,715.53/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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