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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 663.68 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 663.68 and 134.37 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 663.68 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/663.68 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 663.68 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 89,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,178.01/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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