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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.19, 664.79 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.19, 664.79 and 199.65 is: 299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.19 : 664.79 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.19/664.79 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.19x = 664.79 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.19x = 132,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,724.33/443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.48

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