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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 665.79 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 665.79 and 135.71 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 665.79 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/665.79 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 665.79 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 90,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,353.02/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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