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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.18 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.18 and 133.97 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.18 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.18 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.18 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 88,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,848.87/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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