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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.16 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.16 and 198.62 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.16 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.16 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.16 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 131,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,719.94/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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