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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 664.08 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 664.08 and 134.57 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 664.08 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/664.08 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 664.08 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 89,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,365.25/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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