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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.39, 665.20 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.39, 665.20 and 135.23 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.39 : 665.20 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.39/665.20 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.39x = 665.20 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.39x = 89,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,953.33/443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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