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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.18 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.18 and 134 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.18 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.18 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.18 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 88,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,866.12/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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