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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 664.95 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 664.95 and 196.45 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 664.95 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/664.95 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 664.95 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 130,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,627.27/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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