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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 661.87 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 661.87 and 133.13 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 661.87 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/661.87 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 661.87 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 88,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,111.44/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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