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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 668.04 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 668.04 and 198.71 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 668.04 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/668.04 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 668.04 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 132,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,745.06/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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