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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 663.69 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 663.69 and 134.25 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 663.69 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/663.69 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 663.69 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 89,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,100.38/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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