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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 663.40 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 663.40 and 134.07 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 663.40 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/663.40 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 663.40 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 88,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942.04/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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