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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.22, 665.74 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.22, 665.74 and 197.34 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.22 : 665.74 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.22/665.74 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.22x = 665.74 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.22x = 131,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,373.80/444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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