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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.80 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.80 and 134.46 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.80 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.80 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.80 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 89,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,253.88/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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