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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 663.56 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 663.56 and 198.90 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 663.56 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/663.56 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 663.56 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 131,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,982.08/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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