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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 665.16 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 665.16 and 135.38 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 665.16 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/665.16 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 665.16 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 90,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,046.04/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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