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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 662.39 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 662.39 and 133.41 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 662.39 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/662.39 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 662.39 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 88,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,369.45/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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