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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 665.71 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 665.71 and 135.71 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 665.71 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/665.71 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 665.71 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 90,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,340.18/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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