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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 663.53 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 663.53 and 198.72 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 663.53 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/663.53 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 663.53 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 131,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,855.69/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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