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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 665.42 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 665.42 and 131.25 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 665.42 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/665.42 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 665.42 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 87,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,336.38/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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