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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 966.41 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 966.41 and 199.53 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 966.41 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/966.41 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 966.41 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 192,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,826.79/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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