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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.99, 664.51 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.99, 664.51 and 134.89 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.99 : 664.51 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.99/664.51 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.99x = 664.51 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.99x = 89,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,635.75/442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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