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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 663.80 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 663.80 and 199.06 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 663.80 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/663.80 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 663.80 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 132,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,133.37/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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