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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 666.70 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 666.70 and 197.91 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 666.70 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/666.70 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 666.70 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 131,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,946.60/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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