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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.49 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.49 and 134.09 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.49 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.49 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.49 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 88,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,969.51/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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