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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 662.89 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 662.89 and 195.22 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 662.89 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/662.89 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 662.89 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 129,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,409.39/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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