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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 663.98 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 663.98 and 134.52 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 663.98 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/663.98 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 663.98 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 89,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,318.59/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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