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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.78 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.78 and 134.30 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.78 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.78 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.78 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 89,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,142.34/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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