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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 666.49 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 666.49 and 136.17 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 666.49 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/666.49 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 666.49 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 90,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,755.94/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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