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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 664.23 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 664.23 and 130.41 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 664.23 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/664.23 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 664.23 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 86,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,622.23/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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