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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 663 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 663 and 138 is: 207

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 663 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/663 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 663 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 91,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,494/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207

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