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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 664.14 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 664.14 and 199.13 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 664.14 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/664.14 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 664.14 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 132,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246.88/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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