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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 664.05 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 664.05 and 199.43 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 664.05 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/664.05 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 664.05 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 132,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,431.49/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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