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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.02 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.02 and 133.86 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.02 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.02 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.02 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 88,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,751.86/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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