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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.74, 666.99 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.74, 666.99 and 201.14 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.74 : 666.99 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.74/666.99 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.74x = 666.99 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.74x = 134,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,158.37/444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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