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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 666.73 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 666.73 and 201.21 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 666.73 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/666.73 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 666.73 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 134,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,150.49/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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