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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.75 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.75 and 134.50 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.75 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.75 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.75 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 88,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,467.38/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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