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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 664.56 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 664.56 and 199.89 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 664.56 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/664.56 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 664.56 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 132,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,838.90/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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