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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 663.93 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 663.93 and 199.24 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 663.93 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/663.93 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 663.93 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 132,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,281.41/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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