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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 663.37 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 663.37 and 134.13 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 663.37 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/663.37 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 663.37 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 88,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,976.24/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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