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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 664.12 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 664.12 and 134.58 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 664.12 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/664.12 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 664.12 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 89,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,377.27/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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