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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 664.05 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 664.05 and 134.55 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 664.05 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/664.05 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 664.05 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 89,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,347.93/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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