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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 663.20 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 663.20 and 198.57 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 663.20 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/663.20 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 663.20 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 131,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,691.62/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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