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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.77, 665.62 and 197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.77, 665.62 and 197.05 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.77 : 665.62 = 197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.77/665.62 = 197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.77x = 665.62 × 197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.77x = 131,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,160.42/443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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