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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 662.59 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 662.59 and 133.78 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 662.59 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/662.59 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 662.59 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 88,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,643.56/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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