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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 663.88 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 663.88 and 198.83 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 663.88 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/663.88 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 663.88 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 131,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,997.04/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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