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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 657.38 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 657.38 and 134.25 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 657.38 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/657.38 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 657.38 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 88,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,253.27/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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