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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 664.92 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 664.92 and 199.62 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 664.92 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/664.92 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 664.92 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 132,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,731.33/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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