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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.54 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.54 and 134.13 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.54 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.54 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.54 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 89,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,000.62/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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