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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 666.63 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 666.63 and 197.84 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 666.63 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/666.63 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 666.63 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 131,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,887.75/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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