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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 665.80 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 665.80 and 131.56 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 665.80 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/665.80 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 665.80 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 87,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,592.65/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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