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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 663.76 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 663.76 and 134.38 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 663.76 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/663.76 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 663.76 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 89,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,194.07/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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