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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.46 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.46 and 134.16 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.46 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.46 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.46 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 89,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006.97/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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