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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 664.20 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 664.20 and 134.66 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 664.20 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/664.20 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 664.20 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 89,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,441.17/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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