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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 664.03 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 664.03 and 134.54 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 664.03 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/664.03 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 664.03 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 89,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,338.60/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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