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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 663.88 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 663.88 and 199.24 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 663.88 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/663.88 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 663.88 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 132,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,271.45/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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