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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 665.62 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 665.62 and 135.53 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 665.62 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/665.62 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 665.62 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 90,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,209.57/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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