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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 664.90 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 664.90 and 196.78 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 664.90 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/664.90 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 664.90 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 130,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,835.70/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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