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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 664.01 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 664.01 and 134.53 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 664.01 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/664.01 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 664.01 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 89,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,327.06/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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