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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.62, 662.50 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.62, 662.50 and 133.40 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.62 : 662.50 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.62/662.50 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.62x = 662.50 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.62x = 88,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,377.50/441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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