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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 665.38 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 665.38 and 135.44 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 665.38 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/665.38 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 665.38 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 90,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,117.64/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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