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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.23, 666.69 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.23, 666.69 and 197.51 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.23 : 666.69 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.23/666.69 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.23x = 666.69 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.23x = 131,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,680.88/444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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