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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 666.49 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 666.49 and 197.84 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 666.49 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/666.49 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 666.49 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 131,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,858.38/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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