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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657 and 134 is: 201

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 88,038
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,038/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201

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