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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 663.92 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 663.92 and 134.39 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 663.92 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/663.92 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 663.92 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 89,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,224.21/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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