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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 664.98 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 664.98 and 199.90 is: 299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 664.98 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/664.98 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 664.98 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 132,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,929.50/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.77

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