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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 664.00 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 664.00 and 134.49 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 664.00 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/664.00 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 664.00 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 89,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,303.51/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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