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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.45 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.45 and 195.66 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.45 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.45 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.45 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 129,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,810.63/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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