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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.09, 665.88 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.09, 665.88 and 135.87 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.09 : 665.88 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.09/665.88 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.09x = 665.88 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.09x = 90,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,473.12/444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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