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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.53 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.53 and 134.12 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.53 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.53 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.53 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 88,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,992.64/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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