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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 663 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 663 and 129.68 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 663 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/663 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 663 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 85,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,977.84/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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