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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 665.42 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 665.42 and 200.16 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 665.42 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/665.42 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 665.42 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 133,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,189.47/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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