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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 663.47 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 663.47 and 138.31 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 663.47 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/663.47 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 663.47 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 91,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,766.02/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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