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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.50, 665.34 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.50, 665.34 and 135.37 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.50 : 665.34 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.50/665.34 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.50x = 665.34 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.50x = 90,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,067.08/443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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