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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 663.74 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 663.74 and 134.36 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 663.74 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/663.74 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 663.74 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 89,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,180.11/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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