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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 665.78 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 665.78 and 135.68 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 665.78 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/665.78 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 665.78 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 90,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,329.02/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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