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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 662.46 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 662.46 and 133.43 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 662.46 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/662.46 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 662.46 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 88,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,388.73/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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