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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 662.82 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 662.82 and 198.25 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 662.82 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/662.82 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 662.82 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 131,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,404.07/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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