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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 664.27 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 664.27 and 130.51 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 664.27 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/664.27 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 664.27 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 86,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,693.88/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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