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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 665.74 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 665.74 and 135.60 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 665.74 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/665.74 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 665.74 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 90,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,274.34/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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