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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 661.99 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 661.99 and 133.17 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 661.99 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/661.99 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 661.99 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 88,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,160.11/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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