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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 663.89 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 663.89 and 198.95 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 663.89 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/663.89 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 663.89 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 132,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,081.45/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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