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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 657.02 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 657.02 and 134.04 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 657.02 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/657.02 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 657.02 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 88,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,066.96/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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