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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.25, 663.19 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.25, 663.19 and 198.94 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.25 : 663.19 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.25/663.19 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.25x = 663.19 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.25x = 131,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,935.02/442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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