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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 668.19 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 668.19 and 198.51 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 668.19 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/668.19 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 668.19 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 132,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,642.40/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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