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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 663.48 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 663.48 and 134.19 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 663.48 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/663.48 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 663.48 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 89,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,032.38/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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