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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.66 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.66 and 199 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.66 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.66 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.66 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 132,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,068.34/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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