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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 663.81 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 663.81 and 134.42 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 663.81 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/663.81 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 663.81 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 89,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,229.34/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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