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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 664.07 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 664.07 and 199.40 is: 299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 664.07 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/664.07 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 664.07 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 132,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,411.24/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.12

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