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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.58 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.58 and 134.18 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.58 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.58 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.58 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 89,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,039.16/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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