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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 657.76 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 657.76 and 134.52 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 657.76 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/657.76 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 657.76 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 88,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,481.88/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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