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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 664.71 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 664.71 and 199.68 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 664.71 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/664.71 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 664.71 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 132,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,729.29/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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