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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.83, 664.38 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.83, 664.38 and 199.29 is: 299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.83 : 664.38 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.83/664.38 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.83x = 664.38 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.83x = 132,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,404.29/442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.00

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