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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.07, 662.56 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.07, 662.56 and 198.09 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.07 : 662.56 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.07/662.56 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.07x = 662.56 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.07x = 131,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,246.51/442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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