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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 663.44 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 663.44 and 134.17 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 663.44 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/663.44 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 663.44 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 89,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,012.42/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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