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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.57, 666.81 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.57, 666.81 and 136.43 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.57 : 666.81 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.57/666.81 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.57x = 666.81 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.57x = 90,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,969.55/444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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