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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.17, 663.08 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.17, 663.08 and 133.92 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.17 : 663.08 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.17/663.08 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.17x = 663.08 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.17x = 88,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799.00/442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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