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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 666.86 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 666.86 and 201.07 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 666.86 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/666.86 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 666.86 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 134,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,084.53/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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