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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.42, 663.16 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.42, 663.16 and 198.76 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.42 : 663.16 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.42/663.16 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.42x = 663.16 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.42x = 131,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,809.68/442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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