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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.79 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.79 and 133.65 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.79 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.79 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.79 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 88,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,581.88/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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