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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 662.89 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 662.89 and 133.86 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 662.89 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/662.89 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 662.89 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 88,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,733.79/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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