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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 663.90 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 663.90 and 199.40 is: 298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 663.90 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/663.90 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 663.90 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 132,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,381.66/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.88

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